Supersport United vs Amazulu Prediction: The hosts can’t afford to lose on their ground

Supersport United will face off against Amazulu at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday, hoping to assume the second spot on the log. The Spartans are yet to register a win in their last three games and can’t afford to drop points on their ground against Amazulu here. 

Last five games: WWLDD

Since their (3-1) defeat against Richards Bay, Supersport United have drawn against Stellenbosch and Cape Town City. They march here with a share of the spoils on the road against the Citizens as Lyle Lakay levelled in the 96th minute to cancel the hosts' early lead. 

Gavin Hunt's men dropped to fourth place on the log following their recent run in the division. The Spartans have been shaky at the back in recent games as they march here without a clean sheet in nineteen matches in all competitions. Supersport United have picked up thirty-one points from a possible fifty-four, scoring twenty-four and conceding twelve times. Supersport United have scored the second most goals this season as the partnership of Godspower and Grobler has been impressive in some games. 

Supersport United have won five, drawn once, and lost twice at home this season. 

Last five games: DWLLD

Pablo Franco's men have had a difficult time in the league recently, with three games without a win. Despite dominating and having more of the ball against Moroka Swallows, Amazulu was stunned in the 92nd minute when Augustine Mahlonoko scored to cancel their early lead. 

Amazulu have picked up twenty-three points from a combined fifty-seven, scoring sixteen and conceding nineteen. 

Amazulu have won once, drawn three, and lost four away from home this season. 

Over their previous twenty games, Amazulu have won seven while Supersport United have won eight and five games ending in a tie. Supersport United's defence have been breached in their last nineteen games as they march here after their (2-1) defeat on the road to USM Alger in the Confederations Cup. At the same time, Amazulu have been underwhelming lately, with a win over their previous four games. One thing is certain: the hosts will concede a goal at least but will likely secure the maximum points. We want to risk a total of over 2.5 goals here for 2.34.

We expect both teams to get a goal apiece for 2.17.

Supersport United might even secure a halftime victory here for 2.57.

Good luck!